One More Quisling Moment from Key

The
details announced today, or rather the lack of them, on
state asset sales represents just one more quisling moment
from the Prime Minister says New Zealand First.

The
Government’s announcement today on how New Zealanders will
supposedly be first in the queue to buy shares of Mighty
River Power will have dire consequences for our long term
wealth says New Zealand First leader Rt Hon Winston Peters.

“Mr Key is clearly selling the assets of the many, for
a favoured few who in time will become a favoured foreign
few.

Mr Peters says that by making it as ‘easy as
possible’ for New Zealanders, they are asking for
loopholes to be exploited.

“When the only requirements
to be counted as a New Zealander are an IRD number, New
Zealand bank account, residency and a New Zealand address,
this isn’t going to be hard to get around.

“The
so-called promise of Kiwi Mums and Dads being first in the
queue is a transparent exercise in deception. Kiwi Mums and
Dads are first in the queue now – they own these assets
outright.

“When this process is over, the mass majority
won’t.

“John Key’s Government couldn’t follow due
process on the convention centre, and a huge majority of New
Zealanders will not trust him on this either.

“Why is
a loyalty bonus needed when a prohibition against sales
offshore is all that is required. The answer is simple. Mr
Key knows that in time the great bulk of these shares will
find their way into foreign hands,” says Mr Peters.

New
Zealand First will use its influence on the next coalition
Government to buy back our state-owned power companies which
are being flogged off by National and we are committed to
buying back the shares at no greater price than paid by the
first
purchaser.

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